It was started two years ago by TK Tunchez, who said "My
desire to make the Mercado, the popup, happen really came from a desire to put
my work out into the world and find folks who could accept it and understand it
and understood that it was also like a nod and appreciation for my own culture as a
Latina mujer in the world."

The market started with 14 vendors, and now they average 35 vendors from across Texas.

The July event is a special one, as they celebrate Frida Kahlo's birthday. The event will have music, contests, prizes, food, drinks, activities for kids, vendors and educational activities.